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If youve ever wanted to build your own stage magic and illusions, this is the book to get you started. Its excellent for the beginning craftsman. Over eighty pages of information, building tips, what tools to buy, how to paint and even sub-contract work. We assume nothing and start you at the beginn... More >>
This, the second in a series, features a touching foreword by Webster Bull of "Le Grand David" plus building tips from the pros of magic: Bob Kline, Owen Magic, George Kimery, David Mendoza, Owen Redwine and others. Over 19 full illusion plans and ideas are featured including contributions from: Mic... More >>
Over one hundred pages of more illusion ideas and building tips written by Paul Osborne. Enjoy a foreword by Andre Kole and 21 illusion ideas from David Ginn, Stan Allen, Rand Woodbury, Tom Palmer, and others. Share building secrets from Bill Smith, Scott Davis and many, many more. This volume featu... More >>
This giant publication features over 130 pages of tips, plans and illusion ideas. The book begins with a foreword by David Copperfield and includes seven out-of-print, rare Abbotts plans and eight of Paul Osbornes earliest Genii plans. Tips from Gerald Frenette, Karrell Fox, Tom Mullica, Hal Diamond... More >>
A new book from Paul Osborne that is a must for any real student of illusions. The ultimate resource book on building and performing these classic illusions.. . Every detail of these popular illusions is covered from complete building plans on several versions of these props to performance tips and... More >>
This all new edition features details on the Disembodied Princess - 2 versions, Guillotines - 2 versions, Choppers - 2 versions, the Costume Trunk, the Blade Box, the Sword Suspension, the Broom Suspension, the Buzz Saw - 2 versions, Burned Alive - 2 versions, Hindu Basket, Temple of Benares and the... More >>
The newest, largest and final edition to Paul Osbornes popular "Classic Illusion" books! . . Volume three features plans for The Princess of Thebes, The Tabouret, The Girls in Drums, The Cannons, The Aga levitation, The Palanquin, The Head Chests, The Stack Box, The Chests of Mystery, The Mignon, tw... More >>
This plan is now available in huge two page format. Although the prop does require a floor trap, it certainly is one of the most startling vanishes of a performer ever invented. Its easy to build and transport. The effect is, simply put, you display an ordinary appearing chair. Your assistant takes ... More >>
This improved version of a classic mystery is brought up to date by Paul Osborne. Imagine this: Your beautiful assistant enters a cabinet barely large enough to hold her. The door is closed and instantly the illusion is turned sideways for all to see as three chrome tubes; one circular, one square a... More >>
"When I first wanted to learn about illusions, this was the first book I bought.". - Paul Osborne . . This hard-to-find manuscript was written and illustrated in the fifties. Illusion Systems has now brought it back! It contains many illusion secrets that have been expanded on, built and performed b... More >>
Twenty-seven illusions for theme parks, haunted houses, walk-throughs, Halloween festivals and stage shows. Included is a foreword by Phillip Morris and haunted house tips by Vorta. Spidora The Buzz Saw Burned Alive Head on Sword Living Half Girl Table of Death Torture Chest Mummy Case Easy Build Gu... More >>
Ideal for the illusionist who doesnt have much time to create a miracle. Paul Osbornes book features hundreds of new ideas, tips and techniques to help the weekend builder who is faced with that last minute show opportunity - and on a budget! Productions, vanishes and mutilations are all covered i... More >>
This publication includes the "Illustrated History of Illusions" by Jim Steinmeyer, plus 13 new illusion blueprints, building tips, the Tom Palmer story and the Osborne story. Also included is the Vanishing Elephant and hundreds of photos, plans and illusion concepts.. . A comprehensive addition to ... More >>
If youve ever wanted to build your own stage magic and illusions, this is the book to get you started. Its excellent for the beginning craftsman. . . Over eighty pages of information, building tips, what tools to buy, how to paint and even sub-contract work. We assume nothing and start you at the be... More >>
This, the second in a series, features a touching foreword by Webster Bull of "Le Grand David" plus building tips from the pros of magic: Bob Kline, Owen Magic, George Kimery, David Mendoza, Owen Redwine and others.. . Over 19 full illusion plans and ideas are featured including contributions from: ... More >>
Over one hundred pages of more illusion ideas and building tips written by Paul Osborne. Enjoy a foreword by Andre Kole and 21 illusion ideas from David Ginn, Stan Allen, Rand Woodbury, Tom Palmer, and others.. . Share building secrets from Bill Smith, Scott Davis and many, many more. . . This volum... More >>
This giant publication features over 130 pages of tips, plans and illusion ideas. The book begins with a foreword by David Copperfield and includes seven out-of-print, rare Abbotts plans and eight of Paul Osbornes earliest Genii plans. . . Tips from Gerald Frenette, Karrell Fox, Tom Mullica, Hal Dia... More >>
MINI KUB ZAG Created by Jimmy Bix from Vienna, this illusion combines many successful methods to create an all new magical concept. A small house- type structure is displayed and the front doors are opened. In steps your lovely assistant, she barely fits, and the front doors are closed. Instantly, y... More >>
What a classic of magic this has become. Your assistant steps into upright cabinet and all the doors are shut. Six blades are inserted, dividing the cabinet and your assistant into four equal part. The box is unstacked and restacked.... incorrectly. When the doors are opened, her thighs are in the t... More >>
This is an updated version of the time tested ASRAH illusion. The effect of having the covered girl slowly rise unsupported in the air and then suddenly vanish has been one of magics greatest secrets. Illusion Systems has taken the hassle out of building and performing this miracle. We give you a ta... More >>
This is not a book of illusion ideas, but rather a book strictly about building and painting your own illusions written by master craftsman, Dick Gustafson.. . You will not find a better reference book on the types of woods, tools, paints, plexiglass and glues to use in illusion building. Techniques... More >>
On the stage sits a most unusual looking illusion. On a thin, unprepared table sits a small container barely large enough to hold a person. The front door to the box is opened and a young lady takes her position within the cabinet. The door is closed, her hand extends through a small hole in the fro... More >>
This effect is one of the most versatile productions in magic. It can be performed under test conditions, up close and surrounded. Simply enough, four boxes are set around the stage. One is resting on a thin, castered base. One by one, each box is stacked upon the other until a tall cabinet is forme... More >>
This is the only book of its kind in the world that gives you the full details of the "illusion freaks" featured in side shows and carnivals. With this book in hand you will have the details to build or research The Blade Box, The Electric Chair, The Girl to Gorilla, The Girl in the Fishbowl, The He... More >>
A true classic of magic that any magician would be proud to perform. Often called Houdinis Metamorphosis, this packing crate can be examined by audience members and the illusion can be performed up close and surrounded. Its easy to build and easy to troupe with. The illusion is the instantaneous exc... More >>
Alan Wakelings creation, this prop is for the serious illusionist only! Its easy to build and, if performed properly, the impact on the audience is spectacular. But it must be performed properly. The lady is placed on the table. A neck shackle and ankle shackle are locked on to her with ropes runnin... More >>
One of the most popular plans for builders and collectors. You know the effect, she shoes in the cabinet, two solid metal blades are inserted and her middle section is slid over on a small tray. Her face, hands and foot are real and still in full view all the time. Our version is improved to the ext... More >>
